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This article was published as an Op-ed on Kentucky.com on June 5, 2020. For 30 years I have been a witness to manipulation, gaslighting, physical abuse, murderous threats, strangulation, and sexual violence in the context of intimate partner abuse. I have heard thousands of survivors’ stories about praying and begging for their lives. I understand…

This post is part of our COVID-19 Response series to provide regular updates on services for survivors during the coronavirus public health crisis. What this pandemic has allowed all of us to do is to really evaluate our relationships. Our relationship with our self, our work, and those around us. As an agency that prides…

This post is part of our COVID-19 Response series to provide regular updates on services for survivors during the coronavirus public health crisis. Some would say that we are in the business of contingency planning. Like most folks though, the severity of COVID-19 also caught us by surprise. When first responding to this crisis we…

You are not forgotten, you are worthy. We care about you. I believe you. We believe you. I want to let you know how incredibly strong, brave, and capable you are. You are not alone. – GreenHouse17 Staff It’s #GivingTuesdayNow, a special day around the world for coronavirus relief. We hope you’ll leave an encouraging…

“The heart is like a garden. It can grow compassion or fear, resentment or love. What seeds will you plant there?” – Jack Kornfield The beauty of social justice movements — including our mission to end intimate partner abuse — is each of us can do something to create change. A metaphor we often use…

This post is part of our COVID-19 Response series to provide regular updates on services for survivors during the coronavirus public health crisis. Advocacy is at the center of what we do here. There is nothing more important than survivors knowing that they are supported, especially when navigating the legal system. Sometimes, the needs of…

This post is part of our COVID-19 Response series to provide regular updates on services for survivors during the coronavirus public health crisis. Home isn’t always a safe place to isolate. Domestic violence offenses result in approximately 40 deaths in Kentucky annually. For many survivors, home can be the most dangerous of places. Not having…

This post is part of our COVID-19 Response series to provide regular updates on services for survivors during the coronavirus public health crisis. You might’ve read recent news that the National Domestic Violence Hotline is tracking fewer calls over the past few weeks. This data does not mean less violence is happening during the coronavirus…

This post is part of our COVID-19 Response series to provide regular updates on services for survivors during this public health crisis. “We understand that this is a difficult time for all folks in our community. We first and foremost want you to know that we are here for you, our doors are open, and…

This post is part of our COVID-19 Response series to provide regular updates on services for survivors during this public health crisis. There’s lots of people who still care, and are here to support all of us in this time. Our shelter is here for those whose home isn’t safe. I want you to know…

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